Met Gala Magic

Darlings, here CC's red carpet rundown from Monday's Met Gala, the theme of which was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” The exposition will be on view through October 26th - CC can't wait to see it! The most chic (and/or significant) looks of the night were as follows:

Photos via vogue.com.

Gabrielle Union Wade and Dwayne Wade, both in Prada

Jenna Ortega in Balmain

Kiki Palmer in Vera Wang

La La Anthony in Archival Off-White by Virgil Abloh

Mindy Kaling in Harbison Studio

Miranda Kerr in Dior

Zendaya in Louis Vuitton

Zoe Saldana in Thom Browne
Which look did you 🖤?
xoxox,
CC

CC Interview: Acclaimed Artist Dai Ying

 Darlings, CC is delighted to introduce you to Chinese-born world-renowned artist Dai Ying, a luminary in the realm of contemporary painting, installations, and performance art! She weaves intricate narratives of tradition and feminist-inspired innovation through her captivating creations. Presently residing in New York, Los Angeles, and Beijing, Dai Ying recently showed at New York’s Future Fair at Chelsea Industrial in tandem with the Frieze. She also partnered with the Pashmina Art Gallery in Hamburg, Germany where she's donating some works of art for their Louis Vuitton and Dior sponsored art auction benefiting the rescue of Asian street dogs.

Below, see CC's interview with Ms. Ying:

CC: Ms. Dai, thank you so much for sharing with Couture Carrie readers!

How do you utilize your art to channel your emotional experience？

DY: I use mixed media painting, installation, performance art, and other creative methods and media art languages to convey my emotions.

Temple, installation, 2020, marble, printmaking paper, galvanized iron sheet

CC: I also lived in New York for 6 years! What are your favorite spots in the city (museums, stores, restaurants, parks, etc.)?

DY: I like MoMA. All the art spaces and galleries with the latest exhibitions are places I often visit.

Give Me a Piece of Heaven and Earth 给我一片天地, 2023, 120 x 80 cm, oil on canvas

M-Theory 2 超弦理论M 2, 2015 - 2016, made with Chinese paint, Japanese paint, acrylic paint, marker, and Chinese rice paper

CC: You’ve graciously donated some of your work to the Pashmina Art Gallery in Hamburg, Germany for its upcoming Louis Vuitton and Dior sponsored art auction to benefit the rescue of Asian street dogs. I am a dog walker and pet sitter, so animals are dear to me, too! What inspired you to choose this cause?

DY: This charity auction is hosted and organized by Ms. Maria, the largest collector of German Expressionist art globally. She is a passionate animal rescuer, saving over 100 stray dogs from Asia each year and finding them homes in Europe. The Pashmina Art Gallery in Hamburg provided support for the space for this event. I was invited by Ms. Maria to participate in this charity auction in Hamburg. I donated a small piece I created in 2016, "Great Love, Saving All Lives," which was auctioned for 5000 euros by a kind collector. Louis Vuitton and Dior also donated their products for this charity auction, but they are not the sponsors for the event. The proceeds will go towards helping stray dogs in Asia. For me, it is the respect for life and natural compassion that inspired me to do this.

The artist in her 2023 installation Suddenly Moon White, holding soil from Suzhou.
Many thanks to Dai Ying and her translator for this amazing interview!
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... Summer Fun!

Darlings, let's make this summer our best one yet! Here are a bunch of fun and fabulous ideas for living it up these next few months... Enjoy, and be sure to share your chic suggestions in the comments section!

Buy a luxe and lovely swimsuit that makes you feel amazing! 

Missoni Mare reversible metallic crochet-knit bikini, at mytheresa.com.

(Btw, if you are a bikini lover, be sure to visit CC's blog, Bikinis and Martinis)

Buy yourself (or someone you love) some beautiful blooms... Not just once, but once a week! 

Get dressed up, even if it's for no reason at all!

Get some beautiful beachy baubles.

Go somewhere you've never been before, even if it's a town in your home state!

(Here's a lovely lavender field in Aix en Provence, France.)

Have a posh picnic. 

No table required. Just a blanket, some tasty treats and wonderful wine, and a few of your buds.

Keep your mimosa or prosecco cold with Champagne ice cubes!

Try a new sport! CC is thinking paddleboard yoga... Or maybe waterskiiing!

Rainy day? Watch some old movies. CC recommends anything with Cary Grant.

Rock some seriously sweet oversize sunnies like these ones by Chloe!

See the Ab Fab movie!

Absolutely Fabulous is one of CC's absolute favorite shows, so she's super excited that there is a feature film coming out on July 22!

Splurge on some chic sandals.

 Alexandre Birman Bel snakeskin and leather lace-up sandals, at bergdorfgoodman.com.

Take a road trip, either solo or with a close friend or family member.

Visit a museum. It doesn't have to be the Met in NYC (pictured here). 

CC is thinking of going to the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT!

Which of these ideas are you loving, darlings?

What fun summer activities are you up to?

xoxox,

CC

P.S. Photos via Pinterest except where noted.